This announcement will close when 50 applications have been received or on 09/04/2023, whichever occurs first. LOCATION: This position is located in the Wabash Building, 6100 Wabash Avenue Baltimore MD, 21215. The Mail and File Clerk (Benefits and Earnings Assistant) will be engaged in clerical work involving the initial receipt, classifying and routing incoming correspondence and folders to the appropriate units within OCO.

Duties

Prepares completed work for outgoing dispatch, which involves checking forms for completeness, proper number of copies, stripping and filing forms. Receives and opens incoming mail, sorting readily identifiable mail to over 100 distribution points. Receives monies in the form of checks, bank drafts, money orders, cash, etc., addressed to SSA (for recoupment of SSI overpayments). Records and controls registered, insured and certified mail, safeguarding and ensuring proper processing of any enclosed cash or other negotiable instruments. Prepares receipt vouchers and forwards remittances to the Division of Finance or the appropriate PSC with a copy of the voucher. Identifies misdirected correspondence and routes it to proper destination.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
• Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
• Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
• This announcement will close when 50 applications have been received or on 09/04/2023, whichever occurs first.
• Selectees are required to complete 2-3 weeks in a technical training class.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. If you are using experience to qualify, you must have: GS-4: Applicants must have at least one year of general experience in progressively responsible clerical or office work which demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position. Note: Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g., if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period), you will be credited with 6 months of experience. Physical Requirement: This position is primarily sedentary; however, incumbent may spent up to 50 percent of the working day standing, bending and walking. The work can also involve lifting and carrying moderately heavy parcels (up to 50 pounds) and the pushing of loaded mail carts. In all locations work may be performed in an area containing skids, hampers, carts, sacks and other mail processing equipment, which produces a moderate noise level and some environmental stress.

Education

SUBSTITUTING EDUCATION: If you are qualifying for this position based on completed education at an accredited U.S. college, university, or other educational institution, you must provide a copy of your transcripts.

GS-4: Completion of a full 2-years above high school in any field of study OR a combination of post-high school education and the general experience described above. One year of study is defined as 30 earned semester hours or 45 earned quarter hours.

COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Applicants may possess an equivalent combination of successfully completed post-high school education and General experience to meet total experience requirements for this position. Only education in excess of the first 30 semester hours (i.e., beyond the first year) is creditable toward meeting the general experience requirement. One half academic year of study (15 semester hours) beyond the first year is equivalent to 6 months of general experience.

If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position. Experience and education will be computed as percentages of the overall requirements and must equal to 100 percent when combined.

If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position.

Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address Office of Earnings and International Operations 6100 Wabash Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 1150 East Mountain Drive, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 Baltimore, MD 21215 US
• Name: Akai Ray
• Email: [email protected]